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In 2013, designer Takayuki Kijima rebranded his label from its predecessor, "coeur," to his own name, "KIJIMA TAKAYUKI," launching with both men's and women's lines. KIJIMA TAKAYUKI is a hat brand based on the concept of "designs that live in styling," incorporating the zeitgeist conveyed by various elements through a unique perspective and sense of balance. From 1990 to 1994, he studied under the late Akio Hirata, a leading authority in hat design. He was involved in the creation of hats for brands such as Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto, and Comme des Garçons, mastering European haute mode techniques. He established his atelier in Daikanyama, Tokyo, in 1995 and opened a flagship store in 1999. At the atelier, skilled artisans meticulously craft each product by hand, utilizing unique techniques that create a soft and comfortable fit impossible to achieve through mass production. Through collaborations with brands such as TOGA and TAKAHIROMIYASHITATheSoloIst, the label provides intricate hand-crafted expressions and traditional techniques. In the 2017 Fall/Winter season, KIJIMA TAKAYUKI launched its high-end line, "HIGH LINE." This collection showcases the designer's enduring values through the use of rare and luxurious materials, employing traditional haute mode techniques. KIJIMA TAKAYUKI's collections are presented twice a year in Tokyo and Paris and are distributed both domestically and internationally.